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Vietnam-Singapore QR payment link expands ASEAN's digital economy infrastructure

Hanoi, July 2 -- The National Payment Corporation of Vietnam (NAPAS), Singapore-based Liquid Group and Vietnam Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Industry and Trade (VietinBank) officially launched a cro... Read More


Construction starts on 240-million-USD wind power plant in Ca Mau

Ca Mau, July 2 -- Construction of a wind power plant began in the Khai Long - Ca Mau tourism area in Dat Mui commune, the southernmost province of Ca Mau, on July 1, marking a step toward strengthenin... Read More


Security must be linked to expanding national development space: PM

Hanoi, July 2 -- Security and public order must be closely integrated with socio-economic development, with efforts to safeguard them linked to expanding the national development space, Prime Minister... Read More


Thai lower house gives initial approval to fiscal 2027 budget bill

Bangkok, July 2 -- With 288 votes in favour, 119 against, with 86 abstentions, Thailand's House of Representatives on July 1 passed the 2027 budget expenditure bill in its first reading, or acceptance... Read More


Prime Minister urges military to enhance strategic advisory role, forecasting capacity

Hanoi, July 2 -- Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on July 2 called on the military to strengthen its strategic advisory role, improve long-term forecasting capacity and proactively prepare for emerging tra... Read More


Historic beatification draws 70,000 pilgrims to southern Ca Mau province

Ca Mau, July 2 -- A beatification mass for Francis Xavier Truong Buu Diep took place at Tac Say Church in Phong Thanh commune in the southernmost province of Ca Mau on July 2. Cardinal Luis Antonio G... Read More


Vietnam rescue team presses on in Venezuela despite harsh conditions

Hanoi, July 2 -- All members of Vietnam's rescue team have overcome a long journey, time-zone differences and challenging working conditions to carry out search-and-rescue operations in earthquake-hit... Read More


Da Lat even closer this Autumn as Vietjet resumes 5 routes from August

Ho Chi Minh City, July 2 -- Vietjet will resume services to Da Lat from August following the expected reopening of Lien Khuong Airport in Da Lat, Lam Dong province, on August 19, 2026. According to t... Read More


World Bank upgrades Vietnam to upper-middle-income status

Hanoi, July 2 -- The World Bank (WB) has reclassified Vietnam as an upper-middle-income country after years of sustained rapid economic growth, a move that experts say marks an important milestone and... Read More


Ho Chi Minh City to debut "water fireworks" display at 50th anniversary celebration

Ho Chi Minh City, July 2 -- Special "water fireworks" creating unique visual effects on water surface will be introduced to the public in Ho Chi Minh City for the first time during a fireworks display... Read More